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Douglas M Greene

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also known as SSDI Lawyers of New Jersey, Douglas M Greene Esq LLC
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  • West Windsor, NJ
  • Licensed for 15 years
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About Douglas

I am a former senior attorney with the Social Security Administration who now puts his government experience to work helping people in need.  Before joining SSA I was a staff attorney with Legal Services of New Jersey where I exclusively practiced social security disability law.  I also now practice landlord and tenant law that I had experience in as a law clerk for Legal Services of New Jersey.  I have handled multiple cases involving nonpayment of rent, failure of landlords to make repairs, and reasonable accomodations.

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Practice areas

Residential real estateReal estateLandlord or tenantSocial security
  1. Social security: 85%

    6 years

  2. Landlord or tenant: 5%

    6 years

  3. Real estate: 5%

  4. Residential real estate: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Douglas Greene

186 Princeton Hightstown Rd
Building 3A, Suite 12
West Windsor, NJ, 08550

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NJActive200606/20/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers28
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2018
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    FounderSSDI Lawyers of New Jersey by Douglas M Greene, Esq LLC2016 - Present
    Pool AttorneyOffice Of Parental Representation Appellate2010 - 2016
    Senior Attorney AdvisorSocial Security Administration Hearing Office2009 - 2016
    Staff attorneyLegal Services Of New Jersey2006 - 2009
    Judicial ClerkshipSuperior Court Of New Jersey Middlesex County, Criminal Part2005 - 2006
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    East Windsor Township Clean Communities CommitteeMember2017 - Present
    National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember2016 - Present
    Mercer County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    New Jersey State Bar Association Elder and Disability Law SectionLegislative Coordinator2017 - 2018
    Mercer County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyer's Project CommitteeCo-chair2017 - 2018
    New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember2016 - 2019
    Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember2016 - 2018
    Somerset County Bar AssociationMember2016 - 2017
    East Windsor Township Commission on AgingAuxiliary Member2016 - 2016
    Legal Services of New jerseyPro Bono Volunteer2015 - 2017
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    LSNJ ReportA Beginner's Guide to Research Materials for Social Security Disability Advocates2008
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - NewarkJD - Juris Doctor2005
    Rutgers UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2000
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Xtreme CLESocial Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income: A Legal Primer2017
    NJSBA Annual ConventionHelp Your Clients Provide, Protect, and Support their Family Members with Disabilities2017
    New Jersey Bar AssociationSocial Security Disability Claims in a Day2017
    National Business InstituteSocial Security Disability 1012017
    Lawline WebcastSocial Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income: An Overview2017
    LawlineSocial Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income: An Overview2017
    18th Annual Elder Law RetreatSocial Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income2017
    Online EventRequirements for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income2016
    Online Compliance PanelRevised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders: A Rule by the Social Security Administration2016
    Gloucester County Legal Education AssociationSocial Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income - An Oveerview2016
    Client WorkshopSocial Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income - An Overview2016
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Division of Youth and Family Services v. T.W.Reversed in Part

    Reviews

    (38)
    5 Star
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    4 Star
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    Review Douglas Greene

    I strongly recommend Doug Greene

    Posted by

    Having to file for social security disability is not a point of pride or greed. It is a necessity due one's inability to earn a living. Finally facing this fact on behalf of my adult child, we filed for SSDI. I felt terrified and ill equipt. When we received the letter denying our application, I felt lost. After wrestling with the process, overwhelmed and emotional, I knew we needed professional help to appeal. After reading several lawyer biographies, I chose to work with Doug Greene. I couldn't have chosen better! Doug is genuine, honest, and empathic. A truly caring man, he was readily available and respectful of my child's needs. I felt confident and comfortable in his expertise and counsel. Ultimately, my child was awarded SSDI. My review of Doug would would be no different had we been denied, but I am grateful that we weren't. I strongly recommend Doug Greene to anyone having to make the difficult, yet necessary, decision to apply for SSDI.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you very much. It was my pleasure to help you.

    Thorough & compassionate

    Posted by

    With little to no hope of ever being awarded SSDI I found Douglas Greene. I chose him because he had formerly worked for them. At my first appointment I asked him why he left and he said he didn’t like telling people no. I told him I didn’t think I would be awarded SSDI, he said you leave that to me. He was very thorough in preparing me to fill out my SSDI application. Five months later I was awarded SSDI thanks to Douglas Greene. He’s a very down to earth lawyer personable & compassionate. Douglas Greene is an asset!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you very much Evelyn! I am so happy that everything worked out for you. I really appreciate the great review. Please feel free to call the office with any questions.

    He got it done!

    Posted by

    I had tried to get SSD and failed at 2 appeals. Then I found Doug and he was (and is) amazing. He knew what questions to ask me to guide him in promoting my case. He knows the system inside and out. He responded to my emails almost immediately. I could not be more pleased.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you very much Terry! It was my pleasure to help you. I am really glad everything worked out in the end. Please call with any questions.

    Kind, Compassionate, Competent

    Posted by

    I first applied on my own and was denied. I contacted Doug to help at the reconsideration stage. I was a mess due to my health problems and did not have everything in order in our first meeting, but Doug was very kind and compassionate irrespective of my not having my act together with the paperwork needed. He assured me that my case was very, very strong. I felt like giving up to be truthful. He encouraged me to hang in there after losing at the reconsideration stage at the very end during the so-called Quality Review. He filed an appeal with the Administrative Law Judge level and I was prepared for the normal 18-24 month wait due to the enormous backlog. When my file was sent to the judge, they basically said I win without a trial doing what is called an off the record review (OTR). It is like a no contest win or something like along those lines, but this is partly attributable to the strength of my case and some is due to Doug's legal proficiency, but it is exceedingly rare to win in 2 months at that level without even seeing the Judge or talking to anyone. Doug and his team compiled and presented the medical paperwork very well. The facts were allowed to speak for themselves. An OTR "approval" in two months is extraordinary-just does not happen.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you so much for a great review Eddie! I really appreciate it. I'm so pleased everything worked out so well for you. Please call the office with any questions or if we can be of service again. Thank you.

    Social Security Disability

    Posted by

    Doug was always very specific with directions in guiding me. I needed clear cut ways to follow in order to complete. His office staff was helpful and had me feel comfortable anytime I called. Doug encouraged me to inquire regarding any questions I had. This was an extremely positive experience during a stressful time.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you very much for the great review!

    Highly Recommended

    Posted by

    Douglas has been a tremendous help to me throughout my social security disability application process. I was very anxious and nervous and right from the start Douglas took control of the situation, spent hours with me filing the initial application and then coordinated with social security process on my behalf. He handled all of it! and i was successfully approved on the initial application. Amazing job and i would recommend him as a trusted adviser to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you Douglas for all of your patience and advice, this has been such a load off my mind.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you very much Kieran! I'm really glad everything worked out for you. Please call if we can answer and questions or be of services. Regards, Doug

    Highly recommend!

    Posted by

    Mr. Greene is very knowledgeable, very professional and very effective. My disability case received approval largely due to Mr. Greene’s legal expertise. Highly recommend!!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you very much! I'm glad I was able to help you. Please give a call if we can do anything else for you. Regards, Doug

    THE BEST

    Posted by

    Thank you is not enough what Mr. Greene did for me in my case. Please use Mr. Greene in your SSDI claim.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you very much for the great recommendation Chris. It was my pleasure to assist you and obtain the benefits that you deserve. Kind Regards, Doug.

    Disability

    Posted by

    Mr. Greene is very knowledgable, caring and understanding. He was on top of my case and was in constant communication. He replied to calls and emails very fast. He made the process easy for us and I was approved. I would highly recommend him!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you very much Tatyana for a great review! I am glad everything worked out well. Please reach out again if I can be of any assistance.

    NJ's Best SSDI Lawyer

    Posted by

    Contacted Doug for my initial SSDI application. Although initially rejected he guided me through the reconsideration process and ultimately resulted in an award. I don't believe I would have had the same result if I tried to do this without him. Doug is super knowledgeable in this area and truly an expert!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Douglas Greene's response: Thank you so much for the great review Robert. I'm glad I was able to get you approved in round two, which is actually harder than round one. Fortunately, they saw the light. Please contact me if you need anything.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Carl Archer, Social security Attorney on Sep 10, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Doug is devoted to his clients, delivers great service, and knows his stuff. I trust him with my clients.

    Stephanie Kay, Social security Attorney on May 22, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I recommend Doug for social security disability issues

    Stephanie Imbesi, Administrative law Attorney on May 21, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Doug formerly worked for the Social Security Administration and therefore knows the ins and outs of the disability process.

    Vidya Prasad, Social security Attorney on May 21, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Douglas is always well prepared and is an excellent attorney.

    Misty Avallone, Social security Attorney on Apr 29, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I highly recommend this attorney. Doug Greene is incredibly knowledgeable and offers sound advice. While I am a lawyer, I know very little outside of my practice areas. I've had questions that Doug has answered quickly and thoroughly, and I don't hesitate to refer clients to him.

    Douglas Herring, Communications and media Attorney on Jun 21, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have seen Mr. Greene represent his clients with passion and professionalism. I strongly endorse Mr. Greene. If you have a serious problem and you are looking for an experienced attorney, hire Mr. Greene now.

    Jane Fearn-Zimmer, Social security Attorney on Mar 13, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I highly recommend Douglas M. Greene as an attorney with not only a vast wealth of knowledge regarding the intricacies of Social Security, but also a very personable attorney, with a lot of integrity, who obviously cares very much about his clients and will go the extra mile for them.

    John Lassen

    I endorse this lawyer.

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